Badiur Rahman Badiur Rahman has been elected as the chairman of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC and Salim Rahman as the chairman of Executive Committee of the bank.
An emergency meeting of the Board of Directors elected them unanimously on Thursday, says a press statement.
Badiur Rahman is a Sponsor Director of Al-Arafah Islami Bank. Professionally he is a prominent businessman both locally and internationally.
He is also one of the directors of AIBL Capital Market Services Ltd., Central Hospital Ltd., Human Resources Development Company Ltd. Millennium Information Solution Ltd. and HURDCO International School.
Mr. Rahman said, "When I was first entrusted with the responsibility of serving as chairman of Al-Arafah Islami Bank in 2008, the bank was under the supervision of an observer appointed by Bangladesh Bank. Alhamdulillah, by successfully overcoming those challenges and with the unwavering support and cooperation of all concerned, we were able to lead the bank on a path of sustained growth and prosperity during my eight-year tenure as chairman.
"In 2026, Bangladesh Bank has once again appointed an observer to Al-Arafah Islami Bank, and at this challenging juncture I have been entrusted with the responsibility of leading the Board once again. With the cooperation of the Board, management, employees, regulators, and all stakeholders, I will strive to discharge this responsibility with sincerity, dedication, and integrity," he added.
Newly elected Chairman of Executive Committee Salim Rahman hails from a respectable Muslim family of Chattogram. His father Khalilur Rahman is a prominent businessman and founder of KDS Group, one of the largest industrial groups of the country.
Currently Salim Rahman is the Managing Director of KDS Group, which consists of KDS Garments Division, KDS Accessories Division, KDS Textile Division, KDS Steel Division, KDS Logistic Division, KDS Finance & Investment Division.
Salim Rahman previously served as the Chairman of Al-Arafah Islami Bank for two successful terms in 2021 and 2024.
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